A. Whenever the abandoned vehicle displays current license plates or other registration enabling the identification of the owner, the village police shall so identify the owner by consulting with appropriate agencies, and any required notice shall be served on the owner by certified or registered mail.

B. Whenever the abandoned vehicle does not display current license plates or other registration enabling the identification of the owner, any required notice shall be posted in a prominent location on the vehicle.

C. Any required notice shall contain at least the following information:

1. The name of the village of Metamora;

2. The signature of the police officer issuing the notice;

3. The date the notice is mailed or posted;

4. A description of the vehicle;

5. The legal and factual basis for the presumption of abandonment;

6. The place, date and time of the hearing;

7. In the case of a notice issued before removal by towing, a statement that if the vehicle is found to be abandoned, its removal by towing will be authorized;

8. In the case of a notice issued after removal by towing, a statement that if the vehicle is found to be abandoned, the owner will be responsible for towing and storage charges. (Ord. 1979-12 § 3, 1979)